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Earvin “Magic” Johnson<\/strong> and Apple TV+<\/strong> celebrate the world premiere of “They Call Me Magic\u201d<\/strong> with a star-studded event that brought together global icons from entertainment, sports and music to celebrate Magic Johnson and herald the premiere of the docuseries. The Thursday night premiere began with a red carpet and screening at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles and continued with an experience unlike any other at Delilah in West Hollywood where Morris Day and The Time performed as guests danced the night away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The four-part documentary event \u201cThey Call Me Magic,\u201d which shares an illuminating look into the life and career of one of the world\u2019s most iconic figures, debuts globally on Friday, April 22 on Apple TV+<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attendees at the red carpet premiere included Earvin \u201cMagic\u201d Johnson<\/strong>, contributors Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Samuel L. Jackson<\/strong> (\u201cThe Last Days of Ptolemy Grey\u201d), Dwyane Wade, Paul Westhead, Stephen A. Smith<\/strong>, as well as special guests including Stevie Wonder, Patricia Arquette<\/strong> (\u201cSeverance”), Rosanna Arquette, Courtney B. Vance, Don Cheadle<\/strong> (director\/executive producer, \u201cThe Big Cigar\u201d), Gabrielle Union<\/strong> (\u201cTruth Be Told\u201d), Tina Knowles-Lawson<\/strong>, and more, alongside Magic\u2019s wife Cookie<\/strong> and children EJ, Elisa<\/strong> and Andre<\/strong>, in addition to producers Jordan Fudge,<\/strong> Jeremy Allen, Bryn Mooser, Christina McLarty Arquette, Rafael Marmor, Christopher Leggett, John Terzian, Brian Toll, Christina Francis, Zo\u00eb Morrison, David Arquette, Kathryn Everett, Dirk Westervelt, Monique Zavistovski, Scott Falconer <\/strong>and Andre Cleveland.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey Call Me Magic\u201d<\/strong> offers a rare glimpse into the incredible real-life story of Johnson, who left his mark on history through his work \u2014 both on and off the court \u2014 and continues to impact our culture today. With unprecedented access, the docuseries explores Magic\u2019s remarkable journey from being the face of the Los Angeles Lakers and cementing himself as an all-time NBA legend, to changing the conversation around HIV, and transforming into a successful entrepreneur and community activist. From his humble beginnings in Lansing, Michigan to becoming the global force he is today, \u201cThey Call Me Magic\u201d charts the cinematic life of one of the biggest cultural icons of our era. The highly anticipated documentary event series explores the remarkable accomplishments and global impact of Johnson\u2019s life, both on and off the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Directed by Rick Famuyiwa (\u201cDope\u201d) and cinematographer Rachel Morrison (\u201cBlack Panther\u201d), the docuseries is produced for Apple by XTR and New Slate Ventures, and produced in association with h.wood Media and Delirio Films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 14 : Richard Lawson, Tina Knowles, Cookie Johnson and Magic Johnson attend the world premiere of Apple\u00d5s highly anticipated documentary event series, \u00d2They Call Me Magic,\u00d3 at the Regency Village Theatre. \u00d2They Call Me Magic\u00d3 debuts globally on Apple TV+ on April 22, 2022.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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